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Hi guys almost time for the old MOT and wondering if anyone knows an RX7 \'friendly\' test centre in or around Bristol?

Im up for some sort of Southwest meet. Based in Bristol so anywhere relatively close as im always strapped for time due to self-employment. Would be great to see a few other southwest rx7s as there are hardly any about.
 
I know of a guy in Bristol, Joel, that has just joined the RX7 world. Plus have seen an all black rx7 driving around clifton recently but not sure who that is..

Just went down to see the car in question at Protyre in Bristol, and I can honestly say it looks even better in real life. Absolutely stunning, and smaller than the pictures make it look. The quality of the fitment was spot on and paint was excellent.
 
Saw a few other crazy FDs down there, proper japanese drift look going on, a blue and a purple one. Also some skylines and 200sx\'s, really worth a visit.

Cheers rxdave, thats slightly reassuring and will check for rad leakage. Seems to be a lot of air in the system that im slowly trying to burp out.

Thanks for the advice, I think I will try get the car down to Hayward. Before the journey, should I fill up at the tank in the wing or the actual coolant filler pipe (near the airpump)? And what sort of coolant mix should I use?

Just saw this thread, could it be this? Im praying its air in the system or something similar but not enough knolwedge to make a proper guess.
 
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65616&highlight=coolant

On a recent drive noticed a small leakage of coolant from the white plastic reservoir tank on the drivers side of the engine bay at the front as the car was sitting there (engine off) and cooling down. It was a small leak from somewhere under the tank. Checked the all over the rest of the engine, AST, etc and no leaks. Water temps were holding at 83-85 (indicated on PFC)
 
Then tonight I drove the car for about 15 miles at motorway speeds, not pushing hard and staying off secondary turbo, no problems, still holding 83-85 but as I went to finally pull into the driveway, the coolant buzzer went off. Switched engine straight off but couldnt notice any coolant leak. What is going on???
 
No excessive white smoke on start up, fairly easy to start, high 7s compression figures all round and drives great. The car has been sat for about 6 months not doing much but cant think of anything else. I want to drive it to hayward rotary to get it checked but am crapping myself at it blowing up on the motorway as I am a solid hour away. What could be the problem? Are the seals gone? The guy I bought it from said it could be a crack in the coolant reservoir.

I just saw that now, shame you are moving, but Canada is supposed to be great. Plus every Canadian girl ive met seem to be quite attractive! Must be the fresh mountain air or something haha.
 
if you are looking to sell, send me an email vishal.patel@hotmail.com and we will discuss.
 
Cheers

Yeah def looks like it was worth perservering!
I picked up a fairly stock Type R from Jit on here, solid car and did a few basic mods to it but had to sell it last year to start my own business. Currently looking again but this time planning a lot more mods to the looks before some tasteful engine work later.

I remember viewing this car a couple years back when it was for sale. The spoiler really suits it when you see it in the flesh. Awesome car!

Thanks everyone for all the information.
 
Atomic, do you also spray wheels? They are attached to tyres already and its just the face that was powdercoated/sprayed recently so is it possible to avoid the hassle of sripping the tyres off and just spraying + heavy laquering the wheel faces?

Thats some pretty good results! What sort of prices per wheel would I be talking about if I wanted them in simple gloss black?
 
I didnt realise you were that close!

Hi Atomic Rex and Jit, seen this old thread and I might need to get a set of wheels powdercoated. Problem is they have already been powdercoated once, is it wise to do it again?
 
Also in terms of locations, where are these places? Im in Bristol but also in London a lot so anywhere along M4 or even M5 is good for me. How quick do these places turn around?
 
Cheers

Hi guys,
 
Has anyone on here had their wheels powdercoated? I hear conflicting advice saying it could make the wheels weaker due to the heating. What are your experiences?
 
The reason I ask is because I am thinking of getting a set of Rotas that have already been powdercoated done again to a different colour. Is this a bad idea? Would spraying be a better solution or is that not resilient as much?

Hi chaps,
 
Seen this car advertised for sale and just wondering if anyone knows its history? I believe it used to have bright green alloys now but the guy has powdercoated them orange.
 
www.pistonheads.com/sales/1736366.htm
 
cheers